Effect of Clays on the Spontaneous Imbibition Behavior of Surfactant Solutions in Shale Oil Reservoirs.

Surfactant-enhanced spontaneous imbibition is a proven method of enhancing oil recovery from shale reservoirs. However, a significant knowledge gap concerning the impact of clay minerals on surfactant-enhanced imbibition in shale reservoirs remains. Therefore, this study first analyzed the mineral composition and pore structure of the shale reservoirs.

Factors associated with early response to efgartigimod in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis: a multicenter retrospective observational study.

Background And Purpose: Efgartigimod has demonstrated efficacy in generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in both clinical trials and real-world studies. However, factors influencing early response have been less reported. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of efgartigimod in a multicenter gMG cohort and to identify the clinical factors associated with early therapeutic response.

A ferroelectrics/oxide heterojunction based memristor for artificial synapse and neuromorphic computing.

The integration of information memory and computing enabled by nonvolatile memristive device has been widely acknowledged as a critical solution to circumvent the von Neumann architecture limitations. Herein, the Au/NiO/CaBiTiO/FTO (CBTi/NiO) heterojunction based memristor with varying film thicknesses are demonstrated on FTO/glass substrates, and the CBTi/NiO-4 sample shows the optimal memristor characteristics with 5 × 10 stable switching cycles and 10-s resistance state retention. The electrical conduction in the low-resistance state is dominated by Ohmic behavior, while the high-resistance state exhibited characteristics consistent with the space-charge-limited conduction (SCLC) model.

Carrier Concentration Optimization Facilitates High Thermoelectric Performance in Solution-Grown Y and Pb Codoped SnSe Nanorods.

Here, Pb/Y codoped SnSe nanorods were fabricated via a bottom-up, cost-effective hydrothermal method. The formation of nanorod structures generating high-density grain boundaries significantly enhances phonon scattering, serving as the primary mechanism for lattice thermal conductivity reduction. Furthermore, Y-element enrichment regions, nanoprecipitates, and dense dislocation networks provide additional phonon scattering that further suppresses phonon transport.

Nanomagnesium promotes moso bamboo tolerance to cadmium toxicity: insights from photosynthesis phenomics, oxidative metabolism, and cellular adjustments.

Cadmium (Cd) stress severely hampers plant growth in forest ecosystems. Although magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgONPs) are known to reduce Cd toxicity in numerous plant species, their detoxification mechanisms in Moso bamboo () remain unexplored. The present study investigates how MgONPs mitigate the Cd-induced phytotoxic effects in by examining morpho-physiological and cellular oxidative repair mechanisms.

Mismatch Between Perceived and Actual Dietary Nutrition in Hospitalized Cardiovascular Patients and Clinicians: A Cross-Sectional Assessment and Recommendations for Improvement.

Multiple studies demonstrated that nutritional risk and malnutrition were associated with prolonged hospitalization, extended rehabilitation duration, and increased mortality among patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD). However, current research on dietary behaviors and nutritional status in hospitalized CVD patients remains insufficient. This study systematically evaluated the concordance between cardiology inpatients' and clinicians' subjective nutritional status assessments and objective energy and protein intake achievement rates, while comprehensively investigating the multidimensional associations among Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS 2002), Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM), blood parameters, and dietary intake.

Minimizing Photovoltage Loss for Efficient p-i-n Perovskite Solar Cells via a Dual-Site Anchoring Bridge.

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) suffer from severe nonradiative recombination-induced photovoltage loss, limiting the device overall performance. To address this key issue, an efficient strategy via a dual-site anchoring bridge is developed to engineer the heterointerface between perovskite and PCBM electron transport layer. The resulting reinforced and homogeneous passivation by forming strong dual-site P─O─Pb covalent bonds, effectively decreases perovskite surface defect density.

An entropy weighting-based index model for rapid assessment of agricultural non-point source pollution potential in Jiangsu's plain river network.

The assessment of agricultural non-point source (AGNPS) in plain river network areas has always been a challenge due to its complex water regulation and storage mechanisms. It is urgent to construct a simple and accurate method for assessing AGNPS pollution in plain river network areas. In this study, an entropy weight method-based index model (EWM-APPI) was constructed to assess AGNPS pollution potential in the plain river network areas in Jiangsu Province.

Endovascular Therapy Versus Medical Management for Large Ischemic Infarct: 1-Year Outcomes of the ANGEL-ASPECT Trial.

Background: Several trials have shown the benefit and safety of endovascular therapy (EVT) compared with medical management (MM) of patients with a large ischemic core in the 90-day follow-up. However, the 1-year outcome comparison between EVT and MM in Asian patients with a large ischemic core has not been investigated. Our aim was to evaluate the 1-year outcomes of patients in the ANGEL-ASPECT trial (Endovascular Therapy in Acute Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusive Patients with a Large Infarct Core).

Machine learning models integrating intracranial artery calcification to predict outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy.

Objective: To investigate whether intracranial artery calcification (IAC) serves as a reliable imaging predictor of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) outcomes and to develop robust machine learning (ML) models incorporating preoperative emergency data to predict outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).

Methods: This retrospective study included patients with AIS and anterior circulation occlusion who underwent MT at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University and the Central Hospital Affiliated to Dalian University of Technology between January 2017 and December 2024. Patients were categorized into favorable [modified Rankin Scale (mRS) 0-2] and poor outcome (mRS 3-6) groups based on their 90-day functional independence.

VESICLE-INDUCING PROTEIN IN PLASTIDS 1 from thylakoid-lacking Gloeobacter promotes thylakoid formation in Arabidopsis.

The thylakoid membrane (TM) is a specialized structure present in most oxygen-evolving photosynthetic cyanobacteria and chloroplasts. VESICLE-INDUCING PROTEINS IN PLASTIDS 1 (VIPP1) is a key protein involved in TM biogenesis, shaping, and maintenance. VIPP1 originated from PspA and over time has specialized to the TM, which likely coevolved with the emergence of the C-terminal tail (Vc) present in VIPP1 but not in PspA.

Sandwich structured cellulose-based composite for electromagnetic interference shielding, infrared stealth and Joule heating.

In response to the escalating threat of electromagnetic pollution, there has been a growing focus on the development of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials. Particularly, renewable components and proper structure are favored to design EMI shielding materials. Herein, polysaccharides (i.

Fluorine-confined catalytic sites for augmented p-d hybridization promoting flow-type aqueous Zn-CO batteries.

We developed fluorinated-MOF to confine Zn catalytic sites to address the low performance of the cathodic electrochemical CO reduction reaction (eCORR). The electronegative fluorine atom redistributed the electrons of Zn sites, boosting CO faradaic efficiency to 96.9% and permitting high peak power density (2.

TSPAN9 inhibits malignant progression of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Background: Tetraspanins (TSPANs) are a critical family for cell migration, which have been implicated in a variety of activities including cancer. Previous study showed that tetraspanin 9 (TSPAN9) plays an important role in gastric cancer. In this study, we aim to explore the biological functions of TSPAN9 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Exploring Three-Dimensional Porphyrin-Based Covalent Organic Frameworks with Outstanding Solar Energy Conversion.

As an emerging class of porous aromatic polymers, porphyrin-based covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have been widely employed in assorted applications due to their unique electronic configurations and properties. Notably, three-dimensional (3D) COFs, characterized by porphyrin cores exposed along steric ordered nanochannels, exhibit great promise for solar energy conversion. However, the development of 3D porphyrin-based COFs continues to present a synthetic challenge, stemming from the scarcity of appropriate topotactic designs and appropriate building blocks.

Endovascular Thrombectomy Efficacy in Basilar Artery Occlusion: Impact of Collateral Circulation and Etiology on Functional Outcomes.

Background And Objectives: Endovascular treatment (EVT) is widely regarded as superior to best medical treatment (BMT) for basilar artery occlusion. However, the benefit of EVT in patients with poor collateral circulation remains uncertain.

Methods: We conducted a post hoc analysis of data from the ATTENTION study.

Insights on Volume of Distribution of Acids.

Acidic drugs generally have small steady-state volumes of distribution () around 0.1-0.25 L/kg, due to high binding to serum albumin and low binding to phospholipids in tissues.

New advances in oral microbiology and tumor research.

Cancer remains a major global health concern, with escalating incidence and mortality rates underscoring the urgent need for novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Increasing evidence has identified the oral microbiota as a critical contributor to tumorigenesis, thereby expanding the understanding of cancer pathogenesis beyond conventional risk factors such as tobacco use and genetic predisposition. This review summarizes recent progress in elucidating the complex relationship between the oral microbiota and various malignancies, particularly oral squamous cell carcinoma, esophageal adenocarcinoma, and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Desert Sand in Alkali-Activated Fly Ash-Slag Mortar: Fluidity, Mechanical Properties, and Microstructure.

The role and performance of desert sand in alkali-activated mortar remain insufficiently understood. To address this knowledge gap, this study systematically investigates the fluidity, mechanical properties, and microscopic morphology of alkali-activated mortar with varying desert sand substitution rates (DSRR, 0-100%). The key findings reveal that a low DSRR (10-20%) enhances mortar fluidity and reduces drying shrinkage, though at the cost of reduced compressive strength.

Aldolase A accelerates hepatocarcinogenesis by refactoring c-Jun transcription.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) expresses abundant glycolytic enzymes and displays comprehensive glucose metabolism reprogramming. Aldolase A (ALDOA) plays a prominent role in glycolysis; however, little is known about its role in HCC development. In the present study, we aim to explore how ALDOA is involved in HCC proliferation.

Increased organic fertilizer significantly increases leaf nitrogen and phosphorus but not carbon content in a tropical tea plantation.

Carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) are essential elements for plant growth and metabolism, with their stoichiometry playing a pivotal role in ecosystem functioning. In tea plantations, fertilization strongly influences the balance of these elements. However, the effects of organic fertilizers on the leaf C, N, and P contents and their stoichiometry in tropical tea plants remain poorly understood.

The interaction between oxidative balance score and sleep disorders and its effect on stroke prevalence: A cross-sectional study spanning NHANES 2005-2018.

Unhealthy lifestyles and diets are linked to stroke, but the combined effects of sleep disorders and dietary oxidative balance on stroke prevalence are under-researched. This study uses data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to explore the interaction between sleep disorders and oxidative balance score (OBS) with stroke prevalence. We analyzed data from 28,253 adults (≥18 years) in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2005-2018).

Unveiling Charge Transfer and Recombination Dynamics in 3D/2D Heterostructure via Ultrafast Spectroscopy for Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells.

Charge transfer properties between 3D and 2D perovskite layers play a key role in determining the performance of 3D/2D heterostructure perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, the exact photophysical behaviors at 3D/2D perovskite heterostructure remain ambiguous, which makes it challenging to form the desired 3D/2D heterostructure. Herein, via combining the state-of-the-art ultrafast spectroscopies of femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy, transient absorption microscopy and time-resolved photoluminescence spectroscopy, charge transfer and recombination dynamics are unveiled at 3D/2D perovskite heterostructure, for comparison, where the 2D layers are fabricated through the two distinct approaches of organic ligand surface reaction (2D) and 2D crystal seed direct deposition (2D), respectively.

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi enhance the tolerance of Casuarina equisetifolia to drought and salt stress under coral sand matrix conditions.

To evaluate the effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on the stress tolerance of Casuarina equisetifolia in coral sand matrix, we inoculated seedlings with Funneliformis mosseae and Rhizophagus intraradices and subjected them to salt stress (SS) and drought stress (DS). The results indicated that AMF colonization significantly (p < 0.05) enhanced height (42-123 %), proline and soluble sugar concentrations, and the peroxidase and superoxide dismutase activities (0.